Thank you so much for this Jonathan. I can totally relate to all of the entrepreneurs here and I know that many of us need to read about the experiences that others have had and are having. Very encouraging!

Great article! I really resonated with Jeff’s advice on not simply ignoring the criticism, but using it as fuel. In my experience in the entrepreneurial world (although I’m still very new!) some of the naysayers are just being mean. They are trying to tear you down and stop you because they are unhappy in their own lives and by acting unconventionally you are making them uncomfortable and challenging their own limiting beliefs. There are, however, naysayers who offer comments for reflection. In my business, someone challenging my mission actually helped me to refine and make that mission even clearer and stronger. At a time that I was trying to make a community that was everything for everyone, that doubter actually helped me to take a step back, think about what I was doing, and refocus even stronger and better than ever. At the end of the day, though, it all comes down to how much you believe in what you’re doing. Everyone will always have an opinion; nothing is for everyone. You just have to honor what is right for you!